Chapter 858 – #178_Thesis Appreciation (6)
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One.
A thanksgiving event that took place before the Harvest Festival, the biggest event in Gehenna.
While everyone was engrossed in the afterglow of a small festival, Lysene couldn’t do that.
Unlike the tortoise-like administrative speed of the Central City Hall, the notice of non-payment of compensation that arrived early in the morning made people doubt their eyes.
She couldn’t sleep well, and Lisenne, trembling, stared at the number written on her notice.
No matter how many times she rubbed her eyes and looked again, the same amount was written.
“Oh, oh, oh… Fifty thousand pounds…”
Even this is the amount of money taken off the pod.
“Ah…”
Lycene collapsed like a thatched house caught in a typhoon.
It can’t be like this.
She said, “Boo, you said it was half of 100 people in the audience…” .”
It is not possible to pinpoint the unit price or market price, but in general, home visits do not exceed 200 gold coins.
Therefore, Lisenne thought that the compensation would be around £10,000.
“Stop, please… Am I wrong?”
It is unlikely that such a thing could have happened in an audit supervised by the chief librarian, but this amount is not explained unless it is a mistake on the paperwork.
I even thought of this.
“It’s clear someone was playing… !”
However, as she hurriedly glanced at the back page of the notice, Lysenne couldn’t help but despair even more.
The average amount of “Gifts” He received on home visits far exceeded the average amount.
In the notice, the process and result of calculating the average amount were described in detail, and even Metis Gremory’s handwritten signature was scribbled on the last page.
This is not a shady prank to harass Lisenne, but an official document that cannot be taken out.
“…”
After that, she seemed to be half out of her mind.
As soon as I received the notice, I sent a copy of the notice to Baron Demer’s request to deliver it.
The reply did not come for long.
〈Come to my mansion now, Lisenne〉
As she put on her witch hat and walked all the way to Baron de Mer’s mansion, she had a thousand thoughts.
“This is my fault… ?”
“Why am I the only one doing this…”
“It’s okay, the baron said he took care of everything.”
But never feel comfortable
Will Baron Demer willingly pay a much larger compensation than expected?
The amount is also the amount, but what bothers me the most is that Lisenne gave up on the question halfway through.
And it’s just that she gave up even a possible objection up to the second inning.
At that time, the atmosphere in her hall was not an atmosphere in which Lee Seine could do anything.
She couldn’t change what she did or how she did it.
However, it is also true that she lost her will to fight and ended up pulling her tail.
What if Baron Demere said, ‘You give up so easily because it’s someone else’s money? I only pay half. Do the other half yourself’?
If that happens, Lisenne’s life this time will be over.
She spent her entire life paying off her debts, but wasted a hundred years without completing her remarkable research, and it is certain that her ancestors will be weighed down.
That’s how she was walking along the road in Ars Magna Town.
Suddenly, the Jemonai magic tool shop caught my eye.
From the outside, it is a five-story building, but because of the space distortion, the inside is more spacious than most of today’s large shopping malls.
Even a month’s sales alone would exceed the entire fortune of a decent witch.
“Rather…”
It is difficult to say that Baron Demer and Count Albireo are good friends even with lies.
Even at the salon, they secretly engage in a war of nerves and keep each other in check.
Before the worst happened, how about meeting Count Albireo first?
Actually, all of this is to reveal that Baron Demer was the owner and ask for forgiveness.
To her immensely wealthy Countess Myrnay, ten thousand gold coins would be a pittance…
Perhaps through Lycene, he might politically attack Baron Demer, or if he went a little further, he might hire him as a spy.
Worst case anyway.
Shouldn’t you struggle at least?
Lisenne, who stopped her feet for a moment, shook her head.
“… I can’t…”
Even so, Baron de Mer is a good witch, although she was caught in a coercion this time.
‘Is the necklace really pretty?’
‘De, Baron Demer.’
‘Huh, there’s nothing to be so nervous about. It’s a face I haven’t seen before, but is today the first time?’
‘Yes… Ah! My name is Lysene Erbat.’
‘Ms. Li Seine, before entering the social world, we need to properly proceed with her debut. It’s when you’re not good at this and that, so I’ll help you.’
‘Yes… !’
‘And Miss Lysene, if you hold on to your glass like a baseball bat, everyone will hate you. Grab it with an elegant and cheerful hand motion as if you were gently placing it on top of it. Oh, and it’s a bit out of fashion to put ostrich feathers in her hat.’
When it wasn’t long before Lee Seine became her witch.
Didn’t she speak kindly to Lee Seine, who was at a loss in the Red Roof Salon?
She taught me the skills of socializing, which she was somewhat lacking in, as well as manners.
‘Hmm, I can help with that much.’
She was also willing to pay her debts for Lee Seine when her business failed and she suffered from alcohol addiction.
If it weren’t for her, Lysenne would be wandering around outside her original Gehenna to seduce her.
In her young heart, she had longed for such a baron.
Of course, it’s been a long time since I realized the difference between each other and gave up.
Thinking about the old days brought tears to my eyes.
“I was so ungrateful…”
She received so much help and hated it as if she was forced into auditing for research irregularities.
She even thought she was betraying her.
Lysenne hated her shallowness.
Perhaps this was the punishment inflicted on her ungrateful Lycene.
2.
The dark office of Baron Demer.
She was exhaling a long cigarette smoke as she sipped the twilight dawn into her glass.
It is a beauty full of complexities.
“Sorry. I ruined everything.”
“…”
Lisenne bowed her head in a candid and plain apology.
And she brought out the words she had prepared.
“I will take responsibility for half of the compensation. No matter how long it takes, I will slowly pay it back.”
I took it out of my mouth, but it was a statement that seemed to cool my heart the moment I said it.
But there was also a sense of relief that she said what she had to say.
“Licene.”
Baron Demer stood up.
There was even a soft smile in her voice.
– Again and again
At her approaching step, Lee Seine’s shoulders trembled like an aspen tree.
I am willing to give it up even if I get slapped on the cheek.
“Ah!”
Soon, a colossal shock to the forehead… No, the night has come.
When I barely raised my gaze, I saw Baron Demer.
She had her arms crossed and her wry smile seemed unstoppable.
“What are you shaking like that?”
There was no sign of blaming Lysene for that smile at all.
“Demer… Baron…”
“I also heard about the research appreciation. It’s completely my mistake. What does Lisenne have to be sorry for? I also prepared all of her materials.”
“…”
“Who would have known that a male witch would be a true genius? Blinded by her jealousy, I proceeded too hastily. If she had listened carefully to the case of home visits, she would have known that it wasn’t just stealing. She’s paying a big price for an idiot.”
“…”
“Haa, thinking that Count Albireo will be stiff for a while makes my head hurt. Gee, why are you still standing? Sit comfortably.”
Baron de Mer let out an exaggerated sigh and sat Lee Seine on her couch.
“Liseine suffered a lot too.”
Lisenne felt her eyes heat up.
She herself was contemplating whether or not to betray Baron de Mer a moment ago.
Baron de Mer’s demeanor was an effort to calm her restless Lyceine.
“Ha, but… Her reparations were also £50,000…”
“I know, because I checked. I’m running out of speed But you said it. That I’m responsible She was going to own a yacht soon… Give it up.”
Lysenne finally wept loudly and she was carried into the arms of Baron de Mer.
“Anyway, it will be noisy for a few months, but I will also try my best to restore Lee Seine’s honor. She went to Count Albireo separately and apologized.”
“I’m sorry, are you okay… ? Sniff…”
“It wasn’t my intention, but that person also benefited from me. She won’t make a big deal out of it. I had to say a little regretful, but.”
Baron de Mer stroked Lee Seine’s hair without showing her displeasure and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
She did not mention that she had to hand over her precious bracelet to please Count Albireo, who was arrogant.
“Then, let’s have a drink together and listen to what we’re thankful for, shall we? Actually, I also have a lot of questions. I paid 40 billion for her tuition, and that should be fine.”
“Yes, Baron.”
Baron Demer also poured Golgol brandy into Lysene’s glass.
Baron Demaire speaks as if passing by while looking at Lysenne holding a glass of beautiful amber-colored wine.
“Li Seine, now I can hold her glass properly.”
Licene, who widened her eyes in surprise for a moment, smiled for the first time.
It wasn’t just because of the baron background that people flocked to Baron Demer.
Even if he is swept away by his emotions and makes wrong decisions, he does not cut off his subordinates like a lizard’s tail.
That’s what makes it different from meritorious or outcasts.
It was the foundation of the pride of Gehenna nobility and the duty to keep.
3.
Four days have passed since the thanksgiving.
Everything went smoothly
Siu accepted her apology from Lee Seine, and he also grabbed her lump sum money.
She gave her eldest mother-in-law all the donations that had to be repaid on behalf of Leruhe, and gave generous gifts for her lovers, except for Odile and Odette, who were still thinking about what to give.
The entry procedure for her spirit witch, ‘Gretel Nephsis’, who will help Si-woo heal, was carried out step by step, and her arrival was ahead.
Sooner or later, at Master’s request, Branch Manager Sua will also come to Gehenna to help Siu.
The moment when I had no doubt that the days of walking only on the flower path would continue.
As always, the worst crisis comes to break the dreamy days.
“Assistant…”
There were twins next to me.
The small gift box in the hands of the two of them rolls on the floor in the cold rain.
Maybe it’s because of the shocking scene I just saw.
I saw the scene where the teacher I respected passionately kissed the lover I love.
“Odile… Odette…”
Deneb’s cheeks, which had been kissing Shiu a while ago, harden.
The appearance was not much different from that of a mother who witnessed her immorality by her children.
It wasn’t really that different.
Even if blood is not mixed, the teacher and the apprentice witch have a mother and daughter relationship.
“Josu, it was really, really bad…”
“Little Master… I’m so disappointed…”
Odile and Odette’s expressionless tears mix into the raindrops.
Siu and Deneb were left behind in the rain with the twins who turned their backs and disappeared without being able to catch them.
Sarangbang Siwoo and little mother-in-law.
A story full of terrible misunderstandings and heartless delusions.
It begins now.
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